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Rodney Dan Skoglund M.D.
1940 - 2018
Rodney Dan Skoglund M.D.
1940 - 2018
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Rodney Skoglund Obituary
1940 ~ 2018
Rod Skoglund, born January 6, 1940, passed away the morning of June 24, 2018 from complications related to metastasized ocular melanoma and its treatment. He was married to Janice Montgomery Skoglund for 50 years until her passing in May of 2014. He is survived by his children, Paul Skoglund (wife Liz) of Bellevue, WA, Susie Young (husband Brian and daughters, Abbie and Zoe) of Portland, OR, and Scott Skoglund (wife Allison) of Seattle, WA; as well as by his brother Albert Skoglund (wife Ann) of Walla Walla, WA, and sister Donna Koziol (husband John) of Bend, OR.
Rod was born in Spokane, WA to Edna and Sydney Skoglund. His family moved to Silver Spring, MD, when he was 12 years old. Rod attended Montgomery Blair High School (at the same time as Janice), competed in cross country and track at the state level, and graduated in 1958. While attending the University of Maryland he started dating Janice. They were married on June 26, 1963 while he was attending Johns Hopkins Medical School. After earning his medical degree at Hopkins in 1966 and completing an internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt in 1970, he served with the U.S. Public Health Service in Seattle where he completed a fellowship in endocrinology at University of Washington in 1973. The family then settled in Normandy Park, WA where he worked in private practice for over 45 years. During his career, he also served at various times as an attending physician with the Seattle Veterans Administration, as a clinical professor at University of Washington, the medical director for Highline Medic One, and the chief of staff for Highline Community Hospital.
He enjoyed backpacking, fishing, storytelling, and yard work. The family thanks all the friends and relatives who have been so thoughtful and helpful. In lieu of flowers, please give to a charity of your choice, be kind to your neighbors, pick up some litter, and pull some weeds.
At Rod's wish, there will be no memorial service.
A celebration of Rod's life will be
held on August 19, from 1:00pm to 5pm, at the Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove), 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive, Normandy Park, WA
All are welcome.
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Laurie Clark
June 24, 2023
I miss his care so very much. I'm sure I will never have the Dr. comfort he always gave me.
Anne Dahl
June 24, 2020
When I was in search of a new Primary Care Physician I was told by many people (including my new PCP) that I was not going to find another Dr. Skoglund - that he was the best and he was the one the other doctors went to. I still miss him greatly.
Laurie Clark
June 24, 2020
He is missed so very much......I still feel lost with out his care.
F.D.
June 21, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one in death. Our heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort. (Psalms 86:6,7) Your family has my deepest sympathy.
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Elizabeth Whisler Asher
September 3, 2018
Dr. Skoglund served three generations of my family. He became the doctor of my mother and father shortly after he completed medical school and set up practice at three tree medical. A few years later I completed college, and then he became my doctor as well until I moved out of state. And bless his heart, even though he was no longer accepting new patients, he agreed to take on my son just a year ago when my son moved to Burien.
We will always remember him for his intelligence, his caring, and this quiet sense of humor. I am truly sad to hear of his passing.
Debra Durnell
August 22, 2018
I want to say that Dr. Skoglund was the best endocrinologist I've ever had. He was such a blessing in my life. He was kind with a wonderful bedside manner and helped me when no others really seemed to care. I was extremely kind to me while under his care and he got me hooked up with an insulin pump in no time. I always enjoyed my time with him and how much time he spent in our appointments. I was so grieved to hear of his passing and my condolences to all of his family. I know you will miss him greatly, he was a wonderful person.
Gary Rusho
July 15, 2018
I was so deeply sadden to read of Dr. Skoglund passing.
To all his family and friends and staff my heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you.
He was a great listener, a great man, A man like Dr. Skoglund will be sorely missed by all. I came to him when his longtime friend Dr Shire past of cancer also.
I will miss seeing him and his dog. He will always be a doctors doctor and hard to find another to fill the void of his passing.
Rest in peace old friend.
Kristi Peterson
July 12, 2018
I am so deeply sad to read this .
To all of his family and friends and staff my heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you.
I only saw this incredible Doctor one time , I was sent to him to rule out possible conditions by my primary . And I felt so comfortable there , loved everything about that visit . He was the kindest most amazing Doctor ( and I have had many ) I have ever met . He just had a way with people I guess even just meeting them .
The pup in the Office was a huge bonus ! He even let me take a picture of him and his pup .
I remember leaving wishing he was a primary care Doctor I just loved him .
My tests all came back okay , and I didn't have a reason to go back . But I sure wanted to .
You are with the Lord , you are a good man !
July 10, 2018
I had only met Dr. Skoglund six weeks prior to his passing. Directed to him in an emergency situation with out of control blood sugars.
With his help we brought them under better control and on my last appointment with him two weeks prior to his passing he said, "Young lady, today you are my Rock Star" From an A1C of 14 to 8.1 in such a short time was not accomplished by just me. He was good at what he did. :-)
He was such a kind and gentle soul, concerned SO much about his patient's health and determined to help them get better. I could see it and sense it in just that very short time in knowing him.
I will ALWAYS remember his acclamation of approval from him that last visit... and will remember him fondly. I am grateful that he came into my life.
My prayer are sent to the family and all his friends for comfort and healing at this most difficult time.
Rest well Dr. Skoglund...
July 10, 2018
Dr. Skoglund was my doctor for 30 years. I first went to him when I was 20 years old. He knew me my whole adult life and he truly cared for me and me for him. I was so deeply sadden to hear of his passing. He was a great doctor and a great person. His most recent advice he gave me in an appointment was, "everyone needs to get a dog and walk the dog 3 miles everyday". I loved that. I loved that after his wife's passing that he brought their dog to the office. I will miss him so much.
Lorraine Yonts
July 9, 2018
You are one of the greats, Rodney. You helped me connect the dots that saved my life when nobody else could. Thank you for everything.
Audrey Honegger
July 8, 2018
Most sincere sympathies to Dr. Skoglund's family and staff. May God bring you all solace & comfort. It was with much sadness I learned today of his passing. He has been my doctor for nearly 40 years & a caring man & great doctor, worthy of trust. Along with everyone else, I will sorely miss him as well as his little waggly tail greeter! I do not look forward to trying to find someone to fill his shoes.
Siv & Javed Hasan
July 7, 2018
Being a part of his family from Sweden we feel immense grief this moment on Rodneys tragic pass away.
He was such a nice, kind and thoughtful person, it will not be easy to forget him.
May The Lord grand his soul with rest in peace in heaven and give patience and courage to the rest of family and friends to bear this great loss and sorrow.
With deepest sympathy
Siv and Javed Hasan
July 6, 2018
Dr. Skoglund.........was my Dr. for 30 yrs loved the man as family, always felt secure in his hands, very saddened for this loss...all my love to his family &. staff. Laurie Clark
July 6, 2018
Dr. Skoglund was my doctor for about the last 30 years. He has stood with me through many, many, medical procedures. He was the glue that held all my medical issues together. He was a great listener, a great man. My sincerest sympathies go out to his family. A man like Dr. Skoglund will be sorely missed by all. I had always hoped he would outlive me because I could not bare the thought of having another doctor.
Pat Fairbanks
Linda Hiler
July 6, 2018
Rest in peace. Dr.Skoglund was a great man and doctor. Sorry for the loss, he will greatly missed and always remembered.
Anne Dahl
July 5, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes to Dr. Skoglund's family in his passing. He has been my doctor for 39 years and I am going to miss him greatly. He was always kind, caring and took excellent care of me. I'll miss seeing that adorable pup during my appointments! Rest In Peace
Anne Dahl
July 5, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Michelle York
July 4, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all the family & friends of Dr. Skoglund. I was one of his patient's, as my late husband was for many years. Incredible human being. Rest In Peace Doctor. You are missed by so many.
Sharman Thoma
July 3, 2018
Rod Skoglund was one of the finest men I have ever known. As a doctor he was most dedicated to his patients. I am most grateful to have known him both as a friend and patient. I always knew I was in the best educated caring hands possible.
My heart, love and prayers goes out to the family. May the memories and love that he had for all of you carry you thru this time of sorrow.
Rod you will be missed by many but held in their hearts with love. Rest now and God Bless You!
Sharman & John Thoma
Thank you for 35 great years!
July 3, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jana Cruisr
July 3, 2018
Rodney touched my heart with his kind words and gentleness taking care of my mom
I will miss going in to see him at the office with that precious dog. Many prayers go out to his family that Jesus can touch their hearts and bring them peace during this emotionsl time.
July 2, 2018
Rod and I had memorable experiences with our boys in the YMCA Indian Guides, family skiing in Leavenworth, dinners at King Wah and lots of support to our children thru the swimming community
Michael Redfield
July 2, 2018
What a shock, we had just seen him mowing and tending the yard at his beach home. A kind and wonderful neighbor we will miss him. Wishing comfort to those who loved him.
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